By JB Roe, July 2008
Continuing the legacy of the thick-as-molasses explosions of doom since the final 2004 break-up of floor, Miami’s Torche has been touring and recording with two full-length releases and an EP under their belt.
By Fred Sowder, July 2008
Abre la Puerta, Self-released
As a native of Miami, any disc of salsa and meringue influence certainly brings back childhood memories, and this disc is certainly no exception.
By Allison Candreva, July 2008
With decent radio stations disappearing, music fans are forced to take their ears elsewhere. I’ve asked Grooveshark’s James Davis, vice president of communications, to list the top five places he thinks people are going for their music.
Dirty Versions
Hello Sir Records
By Fred Sowder, June 2008
This Athens-based quartet claims that this disc will not be officially released until July 1, but you can get it through their label’s Web site or at one of their shows right now.
By JB Roe, June 2008
In the world of stand-up comedy, there is only one Neil Hamburger. Dressed in a sharp bow tie and tuxedo, a tasteful comb over and a drink or two to keep the blood flowing, Mr. Hamburger has toured the world with his unique brand of humor and class from clubs to pizza joints alike.
May 2008
We asked the organizers of the upcoming Pop Mayhem festival to key us in to some of the best and most influential indie pop records out there and this is what they came up with. Pay attention, these guys know what’s up. Read the rest of this entry »
By Matt Walker, May 2008
Directions to See a Ghost, Light in the Attic Records
There’s no shortage of psych-rock/guitar-driven folk-rock acts today: The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Dead Meadow, Comets on Fire, Six Organs of Admittance, and the Warlocks all come to mind. The Black Angels, who return with Directions to See a Ghost, often get mentioned with these bands, but they stand a bit further out of the circle with their heavy emphasis on dark, mournful, lyrics and very retro guitar licks, not to even mention the obviously Jim Morrison-inspired vocals. Read the rest of this entry »
By Matt Walker, May 2008
Self-Titled, No Idea Records
Glass and Ashes’ music doesn’t fit conveniently into one particular musical genre. Instead, the Ventura, Ca. band pulls together some of the best aspects of several, including the ferocity of early hardcore, the precision of metal and the innovativeness of the ‘80s DC punk scene to make an explosive batch of ferocious tunes. Read the rest of this entry »
By Fred Sowder, May 2008
Volume One, Merge
Singer-songwriter M. Ward had a grand idea: form a group with actress Zooey Deschanel and record songs that recall the best of the Tin Pan Alley and Brill Building eras of the early- and mid-20th century. Ward knows good voices when he hears them. Read the rest of this entry »
By Fred Sowder, May 2008
Street Horrrsing, ATP Recordings
Anyone who caught this British duo’s set when they opened for Caribou last month at Common Grounds will know what to expect on record from these noisemakers. Andrew Hung and Benjamin John Power harness sounds from kids toys such as a “Mr. Microphone” and an old school Nintendo Gameboy. Read the rest of this entry »
